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Eleni Mangina is a researcher whose work spans educational robotics, data analytics in learning environments, and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies. Her most significant contributions lie at the intersection of pedagogy and emerging technologies, where she has helped establish empirical frameworks for understanding how robotics can transform learning outcomes across age groups. Mangina's most cited work, a 2023 scoping review of Educational Robotics (ER) in primary and preschool education (31 citations), synthesizes the growing body of evidence supporting ER integration in K-level curricula. Complementing this, her 2020 study (27 citations) pioneered assessment methodologies using data analytics and sensor technologies to quantify the pedagogical impact of robotics activities on student learning. She extended this work further in 2021 by applying data mining techniques to identify and assess problem-solving styles within open educational environments. Beyond education, Mangina has explored practical applications of drone technology, including live streaming systems for people with limited mobility (2016) and virtual reality-based UAV pilot training using the Oculus Rift headset (2017), demonstrating her commitment to human-centered technological innovation. Her interdisciplinary portfolio reflects a sustained effort to bridge emerging technologies with meaningful real-world and educational applications.